Seeing in the Digital World

We spend almost half of every day using our devices: our computers at work, our TVs at home, and our tablets and smartphones anywhere and everywhere in between. We're attached, and our connectivity isn't going away anytime soon. So, it's worth being proactive and protecting your eyes from the potential harm of digital screens and blue light.

every6.5 min

People check their smartphones

82%

more smartphone owners in a past 4 years

What Is Blue Light?

Blue light doesn't only come from digital screens. It's a part of the visible spectrum, a short-wavelength light that can be found in just about everything from sunshine to computer screens. Blue-turquoise light is healthy and beneficial for us, but the excessive exposure to blue-violet, high energy visible (HEV) light from backlit screens and artificial lighting can be damaging to our eyes.

up to75%

of computer users experience discomfort from high screen use

1 hour sleep loss

Screen time right before bed
can mean an extra hour
of tossing and turning

The Risks

Extended use of digital devices can make our eyes work harder. Prolonged exposure requires the eye to constantly maintain focus and puts significant strain on its energy expenditure. This may contribute to eye dryness and fatigue, an inability to maintain focus, headaches, and long-term wear on your vision.

53%

of kids own tablets

childrenspend6.5 hours

in front of screens every day
(tv, game consolE, mobile, tablet)

Digital Screens & Kids

Today, kids grow up surrounded by digital devices—meaning they're heavily exposed to screens from a very young age. They're also at greater risk for long-term damage than adults are. While mature eyes contain pigments that offer some protection against damaging rays, children's eyes are still developing and, as a result, are potentially more vulnerable to blue light.